Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Debtors' Prison
- New Earswick
- Our Lady's Row
- Guy Fawkes
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Council of Arles
- York's Airfield
- Lendal Tower
- The County Court House
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Central Library